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Banga Family History

Banga Surname Meaning

Indian (northern states): Saini (gardener) and Kayastha name of a subgroup of the Kayastha community from Banga region in Jalandhar district.

West Frisian: possibly from Bawnga from Bau(w)inga a habitational name from a farmhouse originally belonging to a certain Bave or Bouwe and his kin formed with the patronymic suffix -ing and genitive plural ending -a.

Galician: habitational name from a place called Banga in Ourense province Galicia (Spain).

Latvian: apparently from the vocabulary word banga ‘surf wave’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Banga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Banga families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Banga families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Banga's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Banga families in 1880.
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What did your Banga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banga. 100% of Banga men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Banga women worked as a Maid.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Banga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banga census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 274 immigration records available for the last name Banga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Banga. For the veterans among your Banga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banga lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Banga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Banga in 1964 was 54, and 97 in 2004.

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